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Google's Pixel Watch 5 can keep track of your blood pressure and insulin resistance
Google's Pixel Watch 5 has been officially announced, featuring upgraded health tracking capabilities that include the ability to monitor blood pressure and insulin resistance. Although the hardware closely mirrors that of the Pixel Watch 4, the new model introduces innovative features for health insights, such as a new Health Guardian function to evaluate metabolic health without invasive methods. With a price starting at $399 and a special edition model featuring Stephen Curry, it aims to attract both health-conscious consumers and fans alike.
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Published 12 Aug 2026, 14:27 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New health tracking features include blood pressure monitoring and insulin resistance estimation.
- The watch introduces a Health Guardian feature for metabolic health insights.
- Hardware upgrades primarily include enhanced processing power and increased storage capacity.
- Special edition watch available with exclusive styling for Stephen Curry fans.
- Price starts at $399 with pre-orders available on August 12.
Interesting facts
- The watch now supports up to 64GB of storage, double that of its predecessor.
- Blood pressure trends are provided as a single monthly insight rather than continuous monitoring.